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When A Plan Comes Together

December 8, 2015 By Cathy Habermann 20 Comments

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Where to start?

  • I had this little idea for the “A Year in Chalk” series.
  • I do all kinds of research on chalk art: fonts, styles, borders, etc…
  • I keep running across this blog with beautiful pictures of someone’s home and all of her chalk art (seriously, this is a home worthy of HGTV!)… & she stitches!
  • I ‘turn off’ all images before I start sketching my series, but her blog never really leaves my mind.
  • As ‘A Year in Chalk’ winds down, I think about what’s next…

Enter Just Cross Stitch magazine with a request for a series.

So, I pitch my idea and hear those magical words that any designer loves to hear…”we’re happy with whatever you want to do”.

Then, I had to not only introduce myself to Priscilla via FB, but pitch her the idea too. 2 days later, we were busy chatting on the phone discussing colors and themes (& kids and families…go Aztecs! I have been watching her son on TV playing college football!)

What a fun friendship & project this is turning out to be! I know I’m learning a lot and I always like a project that pushes me creatively.

We send pictures back and forth as we each stitch our own models. I have committed to stitching the magazine models myself since I’m making a lot of changes as I go.

Here’s a few ‘behind the scenes’ photos that didn’t make the magazine!

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My first photo to Priscilla as I model stitch.

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Priscilla’s first photo to me!

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Me again!

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Priscilla again! It was really cool to see how we both stitched in a different order!

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Once my piece is complete, I ship it to Priscilla so she can photograph them together in her home.

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Finally! Just Cross Stitch Jan/Feb 2016. We started this project last March! I’m so excited to bring you a year full of Seasons in Chalk Art (7 in all). (FYI: each piece will be the same stitch count. The model is stitched on 32ct Slate from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie)

Visit and follow Priscilla’s blog:  www.priscillas2000.blogspot.com

Enjoy the stitch, I sure have!

Cathy

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Comments

  1. Marilyn says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:14 am

    Cute design.
    Love the fabric.
    I'm looking forward to this series.
    Marilyn

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  2. Jo who can't think of a clever nickname says

    December 9, 2015 at 5:32 am

    Her blog is awesome! I love this collabaration between you and I'm really looking forward to the JCS edition this features in.

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  3. Vonna, The Twisted Stitcher says

    December 9, 2015 at 7:18 am

    Its beautiful Cathy…and I have been a long time follower and admirer of Priscilla how wonderful that you have collaborated with her! I knew exactly who you were talking about in your first sentence. She's amazing, as are you and I have no doubt that this series will be just that: A-MAZING!

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  4. Melinda Forbes says

    December 9, 2015 at 8:33 am

    I am so excited This will be so much fun

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  5. Vickie says

    December 9, 2015 at 9:10 am

    How very, very exciting and inspiring!

    Reply
  6. judybob3 says

    December 9, 2015 at 9:26 am

    Amazing! Stephanie better get ready to mass produce some fabric! 🙂 Can't wait……..glad I'm already a Subscriber!

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  7. tami D says

    December 9, 2015 at 9:28 am

    This is wonderful! I too knew who you were talking about in your first sentence! I am in awe of Priscilla's stitching (her work and amount!) and her beautiful home. I love that you two collaborated…it must have been great fun!! Looking wore are to this stitch!

    Reply
  8. CalamityJr says

    December 9, 2015 at 9:42 am

    This is going to be so much fun to stitch. Can't wait for the first pattern to arrive in my mailbox!

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  9. Robin in Virginia says

    December 9, 2015 at 10:35 am

    I look forward to seeing what you and Priscilla have come up with. What a fun series this will be!

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  10. Pam in IL says

    December 9, 2015 at 11:55 am

    I knew immediately you were talking about Priscilla's blog. I have been following her for a while now. Love her inspiration, chalkboards & decorating! I've stitched your chalkboard designs too & look foward to this series!!

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  11. Pam in IL says

    December 9, 2015 at 11:55 am

    I knew immediately you were talking about Priscilla's blog. I have been following her for a while now. Love her inspiration, chalkboards & decorating! I've stitched your chalkboard designs too & look foward to this series!!

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  12. Carol says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    This is such a fun project for you both, Cathy, and I look forward to seeing the new designs throughout the year. The first one is just adorable 🙂

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  13. priscilla says

    December 9, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    Love this blog post Cathy ..I am still so thankful you asked me to be a part of this..and yes indeed Go Aztecs!

    Reply
  14. woolwoman says

    December 9, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    Lovely Cathy – Can't wait to get it in the new JCS – hope you are taking time to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season – Mel

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  15. Bobbie Whittington says

    December 9, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    I love this new series! Can't wait for the JCS mag.

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  16. Cynimin says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    This looks like fun! Priscilla is one of my customers (Beach Cottage Stitchers) and I've long admired her photos & design on Instagram. Such talent!

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  17. Janice says

    December 9, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    I can't wait! I just finished your December chart 2 days ago and was wishing there were more in the series.

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  18. Janice says

    December 9, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    Just got it digitally!

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  19. Maggee says

    December 14, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    I have been a fan of Priscilla for a while now–and look forward to seeing her many great stitches in her many super vignettes! Now paired with you, whoa… can't wait!

    Reply
  20. Denise Marie says

    January 15, 2016 at 9:57 am

    Saw it on the magazine stand at Barnes & Nobles

    Reply

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